Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Olympia, WA

Apply now for a 13-week Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse travel contract in Olympia, Washington, caring for adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative acute-care hospital. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers clinical variety across medical-surgical, telemetry, emergency department boarding, and other inpatient units while helping you expand your acute-care nursing skills through a structured float assignment.

Olympia is a scenic Pacific Northwest community known for its natural beauty, welcoming atmosphere, and access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Olympia, WA 98506
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,860
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2026
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute-care hospital with float assignments across medical-surgical, telemetry, emergency department boarding, and other inpatient needs
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4–6, depending on acuity
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Weekend Coverage: Required; holiday availability may be needed

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington; compact license must be active and available when required
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing settings
• Previous charge nurse experience is required
• Recent experience working in the United States is required
• Telemetry nursing experience, including cardiac rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia management
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Recent Epic documentation experience
• Ability to float between hospital units and adapt to changing patient-care needs
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, prioritization, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience

Medical-Surgical and Telemetry Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical, telemetry, and other acute-care patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
• Complete patient assessments, medication administration, care planning, clinical documentation, and patient education
• Float to assigned hospital units based on census, patient acuity, and organizational needs
• Care for patients with a variety of diagnoses, including emergency department boarders and telemetry patients
• Maintain safe patient assignments and prioritize care for ratios of approximately 1:4–6
• Provide charge-level support on select smaller units, including staffing coordination, bed flow, and general unit oversight
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners such as respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, IV services, and rapid response teams
• Follow isolation precautions, telemetry protocols, and acute-care nursing safety standards

Apply now to join this acute-care travel nursing team and take the next step in your Washington Registered Nurse career in Olympia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.